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Ammonia (in Cigs). Ammonia is one of the many chemicals present in cigarettes. Ammonia is a chemical compound formed from the elements nitrogen and hydrogen. It has chemical formula: NH 3. At room temperature and pressure ammonia is a gas. It is toxic (poisonous), and corrosive to some materials, and has a strong and distinctive smell.
Here are a few of the chemicals in tobacco smoke and other places they are found: 1  Acetone â found in nail polish remover. 2  Acetic Acid â an ingredient in hair dye. 3  Ammonia â a common household cleaner.4  Arsenic â used in rat poison. 5  Benzene â found in rubber cement. 6  Butane â used in lighter fluid.ere are a few of the chemicals in tobacco smoke and other places they are found: 1  Acetone â found in nail polish remover. 2  Acetic Acid â an ingredient in hair dye. 3  Ammonia â a common household cleaner.